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Aerobic Culture Test Code 63060323 Containers: Sterile Container, syringe or culturette

Specimen types: Abscess, Blister, Boil, Burn, Cath Site, Cath tip, Cervix, Decubitus, Eye conjunctiva, Fluid, Penis, Pustule,

Ulcer, Urethra, Vagina, Wound

Acid Fast Bacilli Culture with Stain Test Code 63060220 Container: Sterile Container, syringe or culturette Specimen Types: Abscess, Ascites fluid; BAL; Blood; Bone; Bone Marrow; Bronchial biopsy; Bronchial washing; CSF; Fine needle aspiration specimen; Liver; Lung; Lung aspirate; Lymph node; Pericardial fluid; Pleural fluid; Skin; Sputum; Stool; Synovial Fluid; Tissue; Tracheal aspirate; Urine: One specimen per day (>15 ml entire single 1st AM specimen preferred). Pooling over 24 hours is NOT recommended. If other source, must indicate.


Acid Fast Bacilli Stain Test Code 63060227 Container: Sterile Container, syringe or culturette

Specimen Types: BAL, Bronchial washing, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate

AFB Blood Culture Test Code 63060332 Container: Isolator yellow top tube

Specimen Types: Blood, Bone Marrow


Anaerobic/Aerobic Culture Test Code 63060235 Container: Sterile Container

Specimen Types: Abscess, amniotic fluid, appendix, ascites fl, bile, bite, blister, boil, bone, bone marrow, brain, cellulitis,

draining, endomet asp, exudate, fluid, granuloma, liver, lung, m ear fl, other source, pericardial fl, peritoneal fl, placenta,

pleural fluid, pustule, rectal abscess, sinus ethmoid, sinus maxillary, stump, synov fl, tissue, ulcer

APT Test Test Code 63060388 Container: Sterile container Specimen Types: Gastric fluid and stool Additional Information: 1. Specimen must contain bright red blood (not brown or reddish brown). 2. Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.


Blood Culture Test Code 63060244 Container: Blood Culture Bottles (Aerobic and Anaerobic)

Specimen Types: Blood

Bordetella PCR Test Codes: TMMC- 62871682, MAYO - BPRP Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred: Supplies: Transwab Nasopharyngeal With Charcoal System (T286) Nasopharyngeal Swab (Rayon Mini-Tip Swab) (T515) Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab Container/Tube: Rayon swab with an aluminum shaft placed in transport medium such as Stuart's with or without charcoal, or Amies with or without charcoal (Transwab Nasopharyngeal with Charcoal System [T286]) or a green-top nasopharyngeal swab (rayon mini-tip) with Stuart's media (no charcoal) (T515). Additional Information: 1. Swab transport containers without charcoal must contain a pledget saturated with either Stuart’s or Amies liquid media. Clear semi-solid/solid media is gel and will be rejected. 2. Other swab or media types may be inhibitory to PCR testing and will be rejected.


Bordetella PCR (Cont’d) Acceptable: Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal (not throat) aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate/wash Container/Tube: Sterile container with a screw top cap (no transport media) Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Cell Count Ascites Fluid Test Code 265293097 Container/Tube: Sterile Container Additional instructions: None Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Cell Count Body Fluid w/ Diff if indicated Test Code 62870935 Container/Tube: Sterile Container Specimen Type: Non-blood specimens other than ascites, CSF, pleural, synovial. Fluid type must be specified. (Place order specific to specimen when available.) Additional instructions: None Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.


Cell Count CSF w/ Diff if indicated Test Code 62872794 Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile Container Additional instructions: None Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Cell Count Pleural Fluid Test Code 62872794 Specimen Type: Pleural fluid Container/Tube: Sterile Container Additional instructions: None Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Cell Count Synovial Fluid Test Code 265294902 Specimen Type: Synovial fluid Container/Tube: Sterile Container Additional instructions: None Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.


Chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisserria gonorrheae PCR Test Code 308072110 Container: Specific to specimen Specimen Types: Cervix or Vagina: BD Max Urine: BD Max or sterile urine cup


Chlamydia trachomatis, Miscellaneous Sites, by Nucleic Acid Amplification (GEN-PROBE)

Test Code: TMMC- 256129889 , Mayo- MCRNA Swab specimen must be collected using an APTIMA Collection Unisex Swab (T583) or APTIMA Collection Vaginal Swab (T584). These swabs are contained in the APTIMA Collection Kit. Specimen Type: Oral/throat or ocular (corneal/conjunctiva) or rectal/anal Container/Tube: APTIMA Swab Collection System (T583) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: 1. Swab site using APTIMA Collection Unisex Swab. Note: The white swab provided within the collection kit is a cleaning swab and should not be used for collection. Discard the white cleaning swab. 2. Place swab in transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube. 3. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection. 4. Transport swab container to laboratory and store (refrigerated is preferred) within 60 days of collection. Reject Due To: Nose, nasal, or throat swab; calcium alginate or cotton-tipped swab; swab sent in gel transport medium, viral/universal transport medium, or Regan Lowe media; ESwab; swabs with solid plastic shaft; dry swab

Clostridium difficile Toxin B by PCR Test Code 145890910 Container: Sterile Container Specimen types: Submit ONE unformed (soft, loose or liquid) stool. Due to the high sensitivity and specificity of the test, additional specimens submitted within 7 days will be rejected.


Crystal Analysis Test Code 62871890 Specimen Requirements Submit 1 of the following specimens (MUST arrive within 24 hours of collection): Specimen Type: Fluid or fresh tissue Container/Tube: Fluid: Heparin without gel OR other sterile container Tissue: Sterile container for crystals only. (If physician suspects gout, it should be not be put in formalin as it will remove crystals from the tissue Specimen Volume: 2 mL (fluid) Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5mL (fluid) Additional Instructions: 1. If specimen is not submitted the same day of collection, send specimen refrigerated. 2. If submitting tissue, DO NOT PLACE IN FORMALIN. 3. If a tissue culture is requested along with the tissue crystals, it is preferred that the specimen is split, one sample in sterile container for culture, the other in a sterile container for crystals. 4. Tissue specimens are to be sent to Pathology for evaluation.

CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Culture Test Code 63060248 Container: Sterile Container Specimen Types: CSF, Ventricular CSF (For lumbar puncture, also consider Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR for multiple bacteria, viruses and fungus)


Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code: TMMC- 62871902, Mayo- LCMV Source Dependent, call lab (Micro) Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Spinal, body, amniotic, ocular Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Spinal Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, tracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL


Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Specimen Type: Genital Sources: Cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, other genital sources Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder.

Specimen Type: Miscellaneous Sources: Dermal, eye, nasal, saliva, throat Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder.


Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc. Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5) (T484) Specimen Volume: Entire collection Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.

Specimen Type: Urine Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.

Specimen Type: Bone marrow Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Enterovirus PCR CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Test Code 138585545 Container: Sterile Container Specimen Types: CSF Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge. (Consider Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR for multiple viruses, bacteria, and fungus)

Enterovirus PCR non CSF (Enterovirus, Molecular Detection) PCR Test Code: Mayo- LENT

Source dependent, call lab (Micro)

Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Body fluid Sources: Pericardial, peritoneal, or pleural Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing, throat or nasal swab, sputum, or tracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL


Enterovirus PCR non CSF (Enterovirus, Molecular Detection) PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Dermal, eye, rectal, genital, nasopharyngeal, throat, nasal or urethral Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Entire specimen Collection Instructions: Rectal swab must have no visible stool.

Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma Test Code 351583594 Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Spin down promptly.


Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 62872915 Specimen source is required. Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Spinal, body, amniotic, ocular Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Specimen Type: Miscellaneous Sources: Eye, nasal, throat Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder Reject Due To Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel; formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues


Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Bone marrow Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) only Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc. Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5) (T484) Specimen Volume: Entire collection Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.

Fungus Culture Test Code 63060259 Container: Sterile Container, syringe, culturette

Specimen Types: Abscess, Ascites Fl, BAL, Blood, Bone, Bone Marrow, Bronch Wash, CSF, Liver, Lung, Lymph Node,

Nasal, other source, Pericardial Fl, Peritoneal Fl, Pleural Fl, Sinus Ethmoid, Sinus Maxillary, Sputum, Synov Fl, Tissue,

Tracheal Aspirate, Urine, Vagina, Wound


Fungus Culture Blood Test Code 63060259

Container: Isolator

Fungus Culture Skin, Hair, Nails Test Code 95259277 Container: Sterile Container

Gonorrhea Culture Test Code 63060263 Container: Sterile Container (container "c" - culturette) Specimen Types: Bartholin cyst, cervix, other source, penis, rectal abscess, rectum, urethra, vagina


Gram Stain Test Code 63060311 Container: Sterile Container (container "s" - click link under "Resources" to see picture) Specimen Types: Other source, urine

Group A Strep Antigen Throat Test Code 95265754 Container: Culturette (no gel) (container "c") Specimen Types: Throat

Group B Strep Culture Test Code 95259283 Container: Culturette (no gel) (container "c") Specimen Types: Vagina and Rectum


Group B Strep DNA PCR Test Code 96231516

Container: Red top double swab transport (container "d") Specimen Types: Vagina and Rectum

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 62872094 (Mayo)LHSV Specimen source is required. Specimen Required Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Body, amniotic, ocular Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.


Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Genital Sources: Cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, other genital sources Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder or into multi-microbe media (M5 media) (T484) or M4 media.

Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, tracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL


Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Miscellaneous Sources: Dermal, eye, nasal, throat Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder or into M4 or M5 media (T484) Reject Due To: Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel; formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc. Container/Tube: Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5) (T484) Specimen Volume: Entire collection Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.


Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Specimen Type: Urine (<1 month old infant) Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid Test Code 638126815

(Mayo) HSVC Specimen Type CSF Specimen Required Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile container (12 x 75-mm screw cap vial: T465) Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge. (Consider Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR for multiple viruses, bacteria, and fungus)

India Ink Test Code 63060360 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") Specimen Types: CSF, other source Specimen Transport Temperature Ambient Stability: 30 minutes


Influenza/Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR Test Code 155312485

Specimen Requirements Container: utm/flocked swab system (container "u") Specimen Type: NP Swab

KOH Test Code 63060358 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s" - click link under "Resources" to see picture) Specimen Types: Hair, Nail, other source, Skin


Legionella Culture Test Code 2225900660 (Mayo) LEGI Specimen Required Specimen Type: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchus fluid, chest fluid, chest tube drainage, empyema, endotracheal specimen, fresh lung tissue, heart valves, induced sputum, lingula (lung), lung biopsy, pericardial fluid or tissue, pleura, pleural fluid, protected catheter brush, sputum, thoracentesis fluid, tracheal secretion, transbronchial biopsy, or transtracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 137855241 (Mayo) LEGRP Specimen source is required. Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Sputum, tracheal secretions/aspirates, transtracheal aspirate, bronchial washing/aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage, lung fluid or pleural fluid Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Fresh tissue or biopsy Sources: Lung tissue Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: Entire collection


Legionella Urinary Antigen Test Code 262136585 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile container (container "s") Specimen Types: Urine

Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 62872204 (Mayo) PBORR Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Label specimen as synovial fluid.


Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Tissue (fresh only) Sources: Skin or synovial biopsy Container/Tube: Sterile container with normal saline

Malaria Smear Test Code 63060348 Specimen Requirements Container: Purple top or thick and thin smears Specimen Types: Blood Specimen Transport Temperature Ambient Stability: Smears: 30 minutes

Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture Test Code 387159324 Please submit one of the following specimens: Specimen Types: Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, throat swab, conjunctival swab, lung tissue, CSF, or urine. Container/Tube: Fluid - sterile container; swab

CSF


Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR Test Code 745099721 Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid. (Multiplex PCR for Cryptococcus, CMV, Enterovirus, E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae, HSV, Parechovirus, Listeria, Neisseria mengitidis, Strep agalactiae, Strep pneumoniae, Varicella Zoster Virus)

Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 394487873 (Mayo) LCMSP

Specimen Required Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred: Specimen Type: Unpreserved stool Supplies: Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz (T288); Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635) Container/Tube: Stool container (T288) Specimen Volume: 5 g Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated 7 days (preferred)/Frozen 7 days


Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Specimen Type: Preserved stool Supplies: ECOFIX Stool Transport Vial (Kit) (T219); Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635) Container/Tube: Preferred: ECOFIX preservative (T219) Specimen Volume: 5 g Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 7 days (preferred)/Refrigerated 7 days/Frozen 7 days

Specimen Type: Urine Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5 mL Collection Instructions: Mid-stream, clean-catch, suprapubic aspirates and catheterization collections are acceptable. Please submit in a clean, sterile container free from preservatives. The first portion of the voided urine (first void) is also acceptable. Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated 7 days (preferred)/Frozen 7 days


MRSA Evaluation Test Code 95259289 Specimen Requirements Container: Culturette (no gel) (container "c") Specimen Types: Nares

MTB DNA PCR direct (Not in Test Catalog) Mayo Test ID: MTBRP

Preferred Specimens: Body fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), ocular fluid, respiratory (eg, bronchoalveolar lavage [BAL], bronchial washing, sputum), stool, fresh tissue, bone, bone marrow, or urine Acceptable Specimens: If no fresh specimen is available, digested respiratory specimens treated with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NALC)/NaOH are acceptable (eg, BAL, bronchial washing, respiratory fluid, sputum, or tracheal secretion), as are NALC/NaOH-treated gastric washings. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Body fluid Sources: Body, bone marrow aspirate, ocular, or CSF Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL Additional Information: Only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested body fluid is acceptable.


MTB DNA PCR direct (Not in Test Catalog) Mayo Test ID: MTBRP (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Gastric washing Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 2 mL Collection Instructions: Neutralize specimen within 4 hours of collection with 20 mg of sodium carbonate per 2 mL of gastric washing.

Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: BAL, bronchial washing, or sputum Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL if only PCR ordered or 3 mL if PCR ordered with smear and culture

Specimen Type: Stool Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5-10 g Additional Information: Only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested stool is acceptable.


MTB DNA PCR direct (Not in Test Catalog) Mayo Test ID: MTBRP (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Fresh tissue, bone, or bone marrow biopsy Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5-10 mm Collection Instructions: Keep moist with sterile water or sterile saline Additional Information: Only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested tissue is acceptable.

Specimen Type: Urine Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.

Acceptable Specimen Type: NALC/NaOH-digested respiratory specimens Sources: Lavage fluid, bronchial washing, gastric washing, respiratory fluid, sputum, or tracheal secretion Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 2 mL Collection Instructions: 1. Submit digested specimen treated with NALC/NaOH. 2. Clearly indicate on container and order form that specimen is a digested specimen.

Shipping Instructions Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection; specimen >7 days will be rejected. Necessary Information Specimen source is required


Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR/ Ureaplasma , Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 275298552 (Custom Order Set) Specimen Type Varies Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Supplies: M5 (T484) media Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Vaginal, cervix, urethra, urogenital, chest/mediastinal, bronchus (donor swab), upper respiratory sources (only infants <3 months: nasopharynx, nose, throat) Container/Tube: Preferred: Culture swab transport system (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies liquid medium) Acceptable: Swab in transport media: M4, M5 (T484), universal transport media, or ESwab Specimen Volume: 1 swab Collection Instructions: Vaginal: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder. Urethra or Cervical: 1. Collect specimen by inserting swab 1 to 3 cm and rotating 360 degrees. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder. Wound: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over wound surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder.


Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR/ Ureaplasma , Molecular Detection, PCR (cont’d)

Supplies: M5 (T484) media Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Pelvic fluid, amniotic fluid, prostatic secretions, semen, reproductive drainage or fluid, synovial fluid, pleural/chest fluid, chest tube fluid, pericardial fluid, sputum, tracheal secretions, bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage, lung fluid; nasal washings (only infants <3 months) Container/Tube: Preferred: Sterile container Acceptable: Specimen in 3 mL of transport media: M4, M5 (T484), or universal transport media Specimen Volume: 1-2 mL

Specimen Type: Urine, kidney/bladder stone, ureter Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 10 mL or entire specimen

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Placenta, products of conception, respiratory, bronchus, chest/mediastinal, bone, joint Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5 mm(3) Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.


Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 335225746 (Mayo) MPRP Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, tracheal secretions, sputum Container/Tube: Preferred: Sterile container Acceptable: Specimen in M4, M5, or UTM Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Throat, nasal, or nasopharyngeal Container/Tube: Preferred: Culture swab transport system (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies liquid medium) Acceptable: Culture transport swab (Stuart's media) or place swab in M4, M5, UTM, or ESwab Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder. Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Pleural, pericardial, cerebrospinal Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Norovirus (EIA), Stool (not in test catalog)- Mayo Test ID: FNLV Specimen Type: Fecal Specimen Required Collect 2 grams of fresh unpreserved stool in sterile container. Send specimen frozen. NOTE: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Specimen Minimum Volume 1 gram

Occult Blood Stool iFOB Test Code 262181617 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") or occult blood (container "m") Specimen Types: Stool, Colonic Wash


Ova and Parasites (OP Stool) Test Code 63060313 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") or formalin/PVA vial set (container "f") Specimen Types: Stool, Colonic Wash, other source

Occult Blood Gastric Test Code 95259291 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") Specimen Types: Gastric aspirate, vomitus

Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 130918557 (Mayo) PARVO Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred: Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid Container/Tube: Amniotic fluid container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: 1. Do not centrifuge. 2. Label specimen as amniotic fluid. Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days/Frozen 7 days


Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: 1. Do not centrifuge. 2. Label specimen as spinal fluid. Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days/Frozen 7 days

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial or lavender top (EDTA) Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Label specimen as synovial fluid. Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days/Frozen 7 days

Alternate: Specimen Type: Bone marrow Container/Tube: Sterile container or lavender top (EDTA) Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Label specimen as bone marrow. Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated 7 days


Pinworm Prep Test Code 63060316 Specimen Requirements Container: Pinworm prep (container "q") Specimen Types: Pinworm prep

Pneumocystis Smear Test Code 220436999 (Mayo) SPN Specimen Type Varies Specimen Required Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred: Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: Minimum of 2 mL

Specimen Type: Lung or open lung tissue Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: Minimum of a rice size piece Collection Instructions: Tissue should be placed in small amount of sterile saline or sterile water.


Pneumocystis Smear (Cont’d)

Alternate: Specimen Type: Bronchial washing, sputum, or tracheal secretion Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: Minimum of 1 mL

Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 62873065 (Mayo) PNRP Specimen Type Varies Specimen Required The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Pneumocystis species DNA is unlikely. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred Specimen Type: Body fluid Sources: CSF or pleural Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL

CSF Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washing, or sputum Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Respiratory Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5-10 mm Collection Instructions: 1. Submit fresh tissue. 2. Keep tissue moist with sterile water or sterile saline

Acceptable Specimen Type: NALC/NaOH-digested respiratory specimens Sources: Lavage fluid, bronchial washing, respiratory fluid, sputum, or tracheal secretion Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 2 mL Collection Instructions: 1. Submit digested specimen treated with NALC/NaOH. 2. Clearly indicate on container and order form that specimen is a digested specimen.

Respiratory Culture with Gram Stain Test Code 63060288 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container Specimen Types: BAL, Bronchial brushing, Bronchial biopsy, Bronchial washing, Lung aspirate, Sinus/Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Sputum, Tracheal Aspirate


Respiratory Viral Panel – order Respiratory PCR Panel Test Code 394064397 Specimen Requirements Container: utm/flocked swab system (container "u") Specimen Type: NP Swab (Multiplex PCR for Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Influenza Virus, Parainfluenza Virus, RSV, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae)

Rotavirus Antigen Stool Test Code 394064397 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") Specimen Types: Rectal swab, stool

RSV Antigen – See: Influenza/Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR Test Code 155312485 This test now includes RSV and replaces RSV test code 63060363. Container: utm/flocked swab system (container "u”) Specimen Type: NP Swab Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Refrigerated: 3 days in utm


Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Spinal Fluid Test Code 286626579 (Mayo) SPNC Specimen Type: CSF Specimen Required Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine Test Code SPNEU Specimen Type Urine Specimen Required Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube (Supply T068) Specimen Volume: 2 mL Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.

Stool Bacterial Panel PCR (Stool Culture) Test Code 416387516 Outpatients and Outreach - use following container: Container: Orange top vial stool preservative (container "o") or sterile container “s” Specimen Type: Stool Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient


Stool Culture Additional Pathogen Test Code 63060307 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") or orange top vial stool preservative (container "o") Specimen Types: Stool Specimen Transport Temperature Ambient Stability: Sterile container without preservative: 1 hour Container with preservative: 4 days

Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR/ Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 275298552 Specimen Type Varies Specimen Required The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Ureaplasma DNA is not likely. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Supplies: M5 (T484) media Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Vaginal, cervix, urethra, urogenital, chest/mediastinal, bronchus (donor swab), upper respiratory sources (only infants <3 months: nasopharynx, nose, throat) Container/Tube: Preferred: Culture swab transport system (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies liquid medium) Acceptable: Swab in transport media: M4, M5 (T484), universal transport media, or ESwab Specimen Volume: 1 swab Collection Instructions: Vaginal: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder. Urethra or Cervical: 1. Collect specimen by inserting swab 1 to 3 cm and rotating 360 degrees. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder. Wound: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over wound surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab back into swab cylinder.


Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR/ Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d)

Supplies: M5 (T484) media Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Pelvic fluid, amniotic fluid, prostatic secretions, semen, reproductive drainage or fluid, synovial fluid, pleural/chest fluid, chest tube fluid, pericardial fluid, sputum, tracheal secretions, bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage, lung fluid; nasal washings (only infants <3 months) Container/Tube: Preferred: Sterile container Acceptable: Specimen in 3 mL of transport media: M4, M5 (T484), or universal transport media Specimen Volume: 1-2 mL Specimen Type: Urine, kidney/bladder stone, ureter Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 10 mL or entire specimen

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Placenta, products of conception, respiratory, bronchus, chest/mediastinal, bone, joint Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5 mm(3) Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.


Urine Culture Test Code 63060302 Specimen Requirements

Container: Sterile container (container "s") or gray top boric acid (container "g") Specimen Types: Urine; urine - cysto bladder; urine - foley' urine ILEAL loop; urine - kidney, left; urine - kidney, right; urine - pedibag; urine - straight catheter; urine - suprapubic; urine - voided

Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated Stability: Unpreserved: 2 hours room temperature Refrigerated: 24 hours

In preservative tube: 48 hours at room temperature

Vaginal Pathogen Panel by DNA Probe Test Code 326408865 Panel includes: 1. Candida sps 2. Gardnerella vaginalis 3. Trichomonas vaginalis Performing Laboratory: ARUP Laboratory Submit the following specimen: Specimen Type: Vaginal fluid Container/Tube: BD Affirm collection kit

Specimen Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Storage Temp stability: Refrigerated specimen must be set up within 72 hours of collection.


Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (Blood) Test Code 513917093 Specimen Type: EDTA Plasma Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Also acceptable: Pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube Specimen Transport Temperature: Frozen Storage Temp Stability Room Temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated: 5 days

Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR Test Code 62873126 (Mayo) LVZV Source Dependent, call lab (Micro) Specimen Type Varies Specimen source is required. Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Fluid Sources: Spinal, body, amniotic, ocular Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Spinal


Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Miscellaneous Sources: Dermal, eye, nasal, throat Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder or place in multi-microbe media (M5) (T484) or M4 media. Reject Due To Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel; formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues

Specimen Type: Genital Sources: Cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, other genital sources Container/Tube: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder or place in multi-microbe media (M5) (T484) or M4 media.


Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Respiratory Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, tracheal aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory Test Code 220438041 (Mayo) VIRNR

Source Dependent, call lab (Micro) Specimen Type Varies Specimen Required Specimen Type: Body fluid Sources: Pericardial, peritoneal, amniotic Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Rectal Supplies: Swab, Sterile Polyester (T507) M5 Media (T484) Container/Tube: Dacron-tipped swab with plastic handle (T507) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab in M5 (T484) or other viral transport media.


Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Spinal fluid Container/Tube: Sterile vial Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Stool Supplies: Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635) Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 5-10 g

Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, etc. Supplies: M5 Media (T484) Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5) (T484) Specimen Volume: Entire collection


Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory (Cont’d) Specimen Type: Dermal (for enterovirus only) Supplies: Swab, Sterile Polyester (T507) M5 (T484) Container/Tube: Dacron-tipped swab with plastic handle (T507) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: 1. Place swab in M5 (T484) or other viral transport media. 2. Clearly label "enterovirus" to ensure proper handling and test setup.

Viral Culture, Respiratory Test Code 220437851 (Mayo) VRESP Source Dependent, call lab (Micro) Specimen Type Varies Specimen Required Specimen Type: Lower respiratory tract specimens such as bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washings or aspirates, tracheal aspirates or secretions, pleural fluid, nasal swab or washing or sputum Container/Tube: Sterile container Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Viral Culture, Respiratory (Cont’d) Supplies: Nasopharyngeal Swab (Rayon Mini-Tip swab) (T515) M5 Media (T484) Specimen Type: Nasopharynx Specimen Volume: Entire collection Collection Instructions: 1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells. 2. Place swab into M5 media (T484) or other transport media. (Consider Respiratory PCR Panel for multiple viruses plus Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae)


Viral Culture, Respiratory (Cont’d) Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092) M5 Media (T484) Swab, Sterile Polyester (T507) Specimen Type: Throat Container/Tube: Preferred: BBL CultureSwab (T092) Acceptable: Dacron-tipped swab with plastic handle (T507) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab into M5 media (T484) or other transport media.

Supplies: M5 Media (T484) Specimen Type: Tissue Sources: Lung and others Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or M5 transport media (T484) Specimen Volume: Entire collection


Viral Culture, Respiratory (Cont’d) Supplies: Swab, Sterile Polyester (T507) M5 Media (T484) Specimen Type: Oral Container/Tube: Dacron-tipped swab with plastic handle (T507) Specimen Volume: Swab Collection Instructions: Place swab into M5 media (T484) or other transport media.

Wet Prep Test Code 63060320 Specimen Requirements Container: Sterile Container (container "s") Specimen Types: Stool, vagina, other source Specimen Transport Temperature Ambient Stability:

Vaginal specimens: 30 minutes Stool specimens: 2 hours

Outreach clients: Please call for STAT pick up.

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